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Event:
BKFC 7 - Hurst vs Noodlemegado
Date: May 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Ladd throws a nice looking combination but Johnson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Horrible takedown attempt by Johnson or perhaps it was just good defense by Ladd, which made it look bad. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ladd has Johnson pushed against the cage.
Ladd stalling in the clinch.
Ladd lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ladd stalling against the cage.
Ladd is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ladd seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Johnson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T1#
Johnson missing with knees to the body.
Johnson takes a shot to the head.
Ladd working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#CUT#It looks like Dwayne Johnson has been cut.
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ladd's elbow.
Johnson managing to block the knees to the body from Ladd.
Johnson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ladd just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Ladd manages to break the clinch.
Ladd lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Johnson looks winded!
Ladd throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Johnson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hefty Ladd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ladd.
Johnson throws a left and a right that both miss
#KD#
and Ladd counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Johnson! #ROC#Johnson is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ladd is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Johnson is hurt! He's hurt bad - Ladd fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Johnson from any more punishment! Congratulations to Ladd! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hefty Ladd!
In defeat, Dwayne Johnson stepped up to the mic, saying 'He is really good, and I underperformed. We were confident coming in and he showed that he knows his stuff.'. |
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Event:
BKFC 3 - Rodriguez vs Marley
Date: May 01, 2021 |
#R1#
Robeksson fails with the takedown.
Ladd feints a counter leg kick.
Robeksson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ladd feints a counter leg kick.
Ladd keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robek Robeksson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Robeksson moves out of range as Ladd strikes.#CL2#
Ladd fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Robeksson, pushing him back against the cage.
Robeksson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ladd gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC2#
Ladd breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice uppercut lands for Ladd. That snapped Robeksson's head back.
#CUT2#It looks like Robek Robeksson has been cut.
Robeksson shoots for a takedown but Ladd saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ladd turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Robeksson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Robeksson shoots and misses
and Ladd counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Robeksson is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Ladd has managed to clinch.
Robeksson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ladd is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Robeksson tries to score a body lock takedown but Ladd shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T1#
Ladd is stalling here.
#BC2#
Ladd breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Robeksson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
An inside leg kick lands from Ladd.
Ladd jabs at Robeksson's body.#CL2#
Ladd takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Ladd breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ladd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ladd cracks a nice hook into Robeksson's ribs.
Ladd throws an overhand right that has Robeksson reeling! Ladd follows up with more punches and Robeksson is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Hefty Ladd! |
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Event:
Berlusconi vs Kamei (NC)
Date: Mar 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Robeksson fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Ladd closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Robeksson did well to prevent Ladd getting side control.
Robeksson wants to control but Ladd is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ladd thows a huge punch but Robeksson dodges it nicely.
Still in half guard, Ladd seems content to control.
Robeksson is trying to maintain the position but Ladd is very close to passing his half guard.
Ladd knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Robeksson on the ground.
Ladd missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Robeksson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ladd pulls his head out easily.
Ladd looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ladd prevents Robeksson from improving his position.#T1#
Ladd working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Ladd is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Robeksson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Robeksson.
Robeksson keeping moving, preventing Ladd from controlling successfully.
Ladd wants to stand but Robeksson has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Robeksson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ladd defends well.#SUB2#
Robeksson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T2##SUB2#
Robeksson looking for a triangle here. Ladd is fighting it but it looks tight! Robeksson pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Ladd is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Robek Robeksson! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1043 Round 2
Date: Mar 11, 2021 |
#R1#
Ladd shoots in looking for a takedown but Genov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ladd's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Genov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ladd swivels and escapes.
A low kick lands for Ladd.
Ladd darts in looking for a takedown but Genov gets double underhooks and turns Ladd into the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#TD#
Ladd manages to pull guard.
Ladd pulls Genov in close to prevent any damage.
Ladd looking for a sweep. Not yet Ladd, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ladd holds on and takes a little breather.
Genov should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Genov wants to stand but Ladd is controlling his posture from full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Ladd keeping moving, preventing Genov from controlling successfully.
Ladd is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Genov trying to control the position from guard on top but Ladd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Genov has managed to clinch.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ladd is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Genov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hefty Ladd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ladd is trying to pull guard but Genov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ladd jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Genov walks away with a smile on his face. Ladd gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Genov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A low kick from Ladd is predictable there
and Genov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Genov has eaten all the pies!
Genov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ladd as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Ladd manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Genov on his heels. He'll look to pass Genov's guard now, I'm sure.
Genov looks winded!#T3#
Ladd engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ladd stands up over Genov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Ladd is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Genov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Genov has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Ladd looking to hit a scissor sweep but Genov is one step ahead there. #T4#
Ladd has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Genov won't allow Ladd to sweep him here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Hefty Ladd will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Genov leaves Ladd with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
As Ladd backs off Genov throws a huge counter combo but Ladd manages to avoid it all.
Genov shoots in but Ladd avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Genov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ladd sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Genov somewhat.
Ladd throws a sloppy head kick and Genov moves out of range easily.
Hefty Ladd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ladd misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL2#
Genov closes the distance and clinches. #T1#
Ladd has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Genov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hefty Ladd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ladd drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC2#
Genov breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Genov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ladd wants a takedown but no success here.
#BC2#
Genov manages to break the clinch.
Ladd shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Genov sprawls well. Genov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ladd gets slowly back to his feet.#T2#
Ladd misses with a takedown
and Genov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ladd misses with a takedown attempt
letting Genov counter with a right hand.
Ladd shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Genov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ladd tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ladd misses the jab.
Nice sprawl there from Genov as Ladd shoots in.#T3#
Ladd looks for a takedown but Genov sprawls well.#CL2#
Genov clinches up against the cage.
Genov blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ladd.
Genov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ladd.
Ladd wants a takedown.
#T4#
Ladd tries to score a body lock takedown but Genov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD#
Ladd has Genov pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Ladd pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Genov tumbling to the mat - Ladd dives into Genov's guard.
Ladd working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Genov's head.
Ladd lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ladd trying to control the position from guard on top but Genov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ladd working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Slava Genov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Genov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ladd trying to control but Genov is working from the bottom.
Genov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ladd trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ladd has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ladd slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Genov pushes Ladd off and gets back to his feet.
#T1##CL#
Ladd clinches.
Ladd wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD#
Genov is fighting off a takedown attempt but Ladd is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Genov to the mat. Genov regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Genov pushes Ladd off and scrambles back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Genov. No joy for Ladd on that attempt. #TD#
Ladd looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Genov kicks off Ladd and gets to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL#
Ladd moves into the clinch successfully.
Ladd stalling the fight.
Ladd looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hefty Ladd. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Genov breaks the clinch.
Ladd fails with a takedown attempt.
Hefty Ladd is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Ladd closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ladd lands in his opponent's guard.
Genov wriggles free and stands up. #T3##CL#
Ladd clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Genov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Ladd forces Genov back against the cage and clinches.
Ladd is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Genov is defending well for now.#TD#
Ladd tightens his grip and picks Genov up, before dumping him to the ground. Genov manages to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Ladd scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ladd will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ladd wants to control from the top but Genov keeps moving.
Genov being controlled here, momentarily.
Genov wants to stand but Ladd is controlling the position.
Ladd cracks Genov with a solid left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Slava Genov.
Well Genov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Slava Genov!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Slava Genov!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Slava Genov!
Slava Genov wins by unanimous decision!
Slava Genov was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1043 Round 1
Date: Mar 10, 2021 |
#R1#
A low kick from Ladd is predictable there #CL2#
and Lala holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC2#
Lala pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Lala gets a clinch. #TD#
Ladd pulls guard successfully.
Ladd is controlling Lala's posture.
Lala stops Ladd from standing up.
Ladd looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Lala puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SU2#
Lala stands up out of the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lala is looking to clinch. #CL#
Ladd clinches up against the cage.
Lala jumps guard but Ladd turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ladd wants to get back to striking at distance but Lala won't allow it.
Ladd wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T1##TD2#
Lala manages to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ladd is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ladd postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ladd controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Ladd drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lala dives on top into guard.#REVB##T2#
Ladd looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lala is one step ahead there.
Lala missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ladd wants to stand but Lala is controlling the position.
Lala trying to control but Ladd is working from the bottom.
Ladd has control of Lala's left arm, preventing Lala from doing any damage. #T3#
Ladd keeping moving, preventing Lala from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Lala is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ladd is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ladd has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Lala controls Ladd momentarily but Ladd frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ladd showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ladd seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lala for as long as he can get away with.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ladd lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ladd is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lala wants to sweep but no luck.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ladd working some strikes from top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lala is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SU#
Ladd gets to his feet - Lala follows without any prompting.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Hefty Ladd will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Lala shoots in but Ladd avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lala shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ladd defends it nicely.#CL#
Ladd closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ladd is pushing Lala up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ladd creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lala looking for a takedown.
Hefty Ladd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenny Lala.
Lala fails to pull guard.
#TD#
Ladd has clasped his hands together around Lala's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #T1#
Ladd scoring with punches from side control.
Lala taking a bit of punishment here - Ladd scoring with strikes.
Lala takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Ladd working the ground and pound.
Ladd working the ground and pound.#CUT#It looks like Kenny Lala has been cut.
Ladd lands a nice forearm strike.
Ladd has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ladd landing strikes.
Ladd has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Lala!
Lala really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ladd. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ladd with shots to the head and body - Lala looks very uncomfortable down there.
Ladd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lala can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Ladd with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Ladd takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T2#
Ladd's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Ladd postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Lala looks a forlorn figure.
Ladd controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Lala is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ladd controlling his opponent.
Ladd lands a heavy elbow.
Ladd controlling the position easily from mount.
Lala tries to hold on but Ladd pushes him away. #T4#
Ladd controlling from mount.
Lala really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ladd controlling the pace for now.
Ladd putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#CUT#That has opened up Kenny Lala's cut even more.
Ladd with the ground and pound from mount. #CUT#Kenny Lala's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kenny Lala's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Hefty Ladd! |
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